Section 04 / 05 · November 2026

Tech

I read the tech sites so you don't have to. I am not a tech person. I like tech. One test for everything here: do I have to call IT?

Karen Campbell

The one thing

One product an issue · Bought, not borrowed, unless it says otherwise

MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display · Courtesy of Apple

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I Bought the New MacBook Pro. Did I Have to Call IT?

Apple’s first MacBook Pro with an OLED screen and a touchscreen. The test is whether a lawyer who dislikes calling IT can carry it for five years without calling anyone.

Questions normal people ask

Is it heavy for court?: 3 lb (14-inch)
Can it show presentations in a courtroom?: HDMI port
Does the battery last a day?: Apple says up to 24 hours
Price · Available: From $2,899 · Nov. 6, 2026

By Karen Campbell · 7 min read · Bought at retail